Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Deliberate Vehicle Attack in Garden Grove

Thuan Cong Duong pleaded guilty to attempted murder and assault charges for running over a woman in 2024.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:42am

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An extreme close-up of a damaged car side mirror reflecting a bright flash of light, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a vehicular attack.A recent wave of deliberate vehicle attacks on pedestrians has exposed the serious harm and public safety concerns surrounding this growing issue.Garden Grove Today

A 32-year-old man named Thuan Cong Duong has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to deliberately running over a 32-year-old woman with his vehicle in Garden Grove, California in December 2024. The woman was seriously injured in the attack, while a 35-year-old man with her at the time escaped injury.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of vehicular attacks and the serious harm they can cause. Deliberate vehicle attacks on pedestrians have become an increasing concern for law enforcement and communities, raising questions about public safety, mental health resources, and potential policy changes to prevent such incidents.

The details

According to the Garden Grove Police Department, the attack occurred just before 3 a.m. on December 10, 2024 in the 12200 block of Brookhurst Street. Duong pleaded guilty to attempted murder and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, with sentencing enhancements for inflicting great bodily injury on the victim. He has credit for 565 days already served behind bars.

  • The attack occurred just before 3 a.m. on December 10, 2024.
  • Duong pleaded guilty on April 16, 2026.

The players

Thuan Cong Duong

A 32-year-old man who pleaded guilty to attempted murder and assault charges for deliberately running over a woman with his vehicle in Garden Grove.

32-year-old woman

The victim who was seriously injured when Duong ran her over with his vehicle.

35-year-old man

A man who was with the 32-year-old woman at the time of the attack but escaped injury.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing issue of vehicular attacks and the serious harm they can cause, raising concerns about public safety, mental health resources, and potential policy changes to prevent such incidents in the future.